Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the appointment of the all-female Supreme Court of Texas.

HR 1243 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Texas appointing the first all-female special Supreme Court in 1925. It commemorates Governor Pat Morris Neff’s appointment of three women - Chief Justice Hortense Sparks Ward and associate justices Ruth Virginia Brazzil and Hattie Leah Henenberg - to hear a high-profile land dispute case when male justices recused themselves. The resolution recognizes this historical milestone as a trailblazing moment for women in law, noting the court’s unanimous ruling and national media coverage. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws.